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DHSC:FGO Market Oversight Passporting

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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21 May 2026 at 13:38

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21 May 2026 at 13:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), located in London, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "DHSC:FGO Market Oversight Passporting" under the industry category of Legal Services (CPV: 79100000). The award stage was announced on 21st May 2026, with DLA Piper UK LLP identified as the supplier. This contract was a selective process executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding its tender period on 6th May 2026. The contract covers the duration from 7th May 2026 to 6th August 2026, with an award value of £55,000 out of an initial tender value of £108,170.

This tender provides an opportunity for large-scale legal firms due to its substantial legal service requirements. Engaging in such contracts can significantly enhance the firms' portfolio and establish strong connections within the public sector. Smaller enterprises or VCSEs may find this particular tender less suitable due to the contract's scale and the procurement method. Legal firms specialising in public sector service delivery and with the capacity to undertake framework agreements would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future, fostering business growth and expanding their influence in the governmental legal services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC:FGO Market Oversight Passporting

Notice Description

Legal services for DHSC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e798655-7ec5-46e4-a29c-96046ccb7d5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86c4e0ad-e459-433b-9667-5fb905a9de7c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,170 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 6 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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